With a remarkable sense of mystery that speaks to the heart of Indonesia, and a sensibility that is absolutely contemporary, and extremely hip, Jakarta has a thousand rhythms working at once. It’s fascinating to discover that each of these rhythms is contagious, too, and there’s often an overwhelming sense of being connected to an enormous energy. It’s quite lively and completely uncontrollable, and part of the trick of enjoying it is to give yourself over to the experience. This is an old travelers’ trick, and it always pays off splendidly when you’re in a place as fantastic as this.
One of the largest urban areas on the planet, there are many things to see in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hotel accommodations are plentiful, and there is a huge variety that reflects the place, offering something to please any taste and any budget. Staying somewhere that the sense of luxury and solitude are high can be important for the daily dose of rejuvenation that helps you to meet the landscape with the right amount of balance. If you’re looking for more balance than a good night’s sleep can bring, and you love yoga, then you’re certainly in the right place. Jakarta has a number of gyms where you can find classes, and there are also studios here that can help you to reach a higher plane, with some local flavor that offers a taste of some of the things that are hidden here.
One of the more popular studios is Jakartadoyoga. They have a great schedule, with classes that are offered at all times of the day. There are local instructors as well as guest instructors, and they offer a splendid line of workshops for continuing practitioners. They also host retreats here, for people looking to get away to Indonesia with the main purpose of developing the yoke with more clarity. It’s certainly worth the effort, although it might be more enlightening if it’s effortless. They focus on the philosophy more than the physical strength and muscle tone, which is refreshing, and there is a wide range of ideas on health and healing.